| Boston | Zurich | |
| Water bottle (0.33 liter) | USD 1.49 | USD 4.25 |
| Utilities (Electricity, Heating, ...) for medium apartment | USD 204.32 | USD 190.16 |
| Imported beer at restaurant | USD 6.00 | USD 6.68 |
| Taxi start | USD 2.68 | USD 6.68 |
| 1 Summer dress in a chain store | USD 39.75 | USD 64.60 |